100 Canberra
(Virtual Exhibition)
So many moving moments, tears came readily.
Valerie Hutchinson daughter of Norah Moore 102-year-old (NSW)
ABOUT
100 Canberra presented 100 portraits of centenarians created by teenagers from across every state and territory in the country. These portraits were selected from 465 works made through The Centenarian Portrait Project by Teenagers between 2017 – 2023.
Designed to use art to forge connections between generations and break down age discrimination, The Centenarian Portrait Project by Teenagers included 930 participants, presented 8 exhibitions and was a transformational experience for many.
Along the way outstanding art was created, some of which you can enjoy here today.
The stories shared and the relationships formed were memorable, meaningful and at times profound.
100 Canberra; The National Exhibition is a celebration of ageing in Australia that brings older people to the forefront. The exhibition celebrates our most senior citizens; shares important stories and prompts you - our gallery goers to create and deepen intergenerational connections of your own.
The artworks were borrowed back from each centenarian subject or their family for the event.
We warmly welcome you to this virtual exhibition, one very close to our hearts.
PORTRAIT GALLERY
100 Canberra: The National Virtual Exhibition of Tour
Despite our generational difference, I now appreciate that we share the most important things in life, such as love, family, and the simple beauty of the world around us.
Cassandra Johanson 19-year-old (ACT)
EXHIBITION GALLERY
100 Canberra Exhibition Moments
Be patient.
Patient with first loves, goals, people, and friends.
Advice from Dennis Quon 100-year-old (VIC)
It's been interesting because you don't get to interact with 100-year olds every day - they have so much wisdom and it's important we carry on their stories
Rebekah Thwaites 16-year-old Artist (NSW)